University of Houston Athletics
Frances Named to The American All-Conference Team
5/4/2021 1:30:00 PM | Men's Golf
Senior chosen as unanimous selection by league’s head coaches
HOUSTON – University of Houston senior Alexander Frances was named to the All-American Athletic Conference Team, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
Frances was a unanimous selection to the postseason squad. He is a three-time member of The American All-Academic Team and was selected as a Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar following the 2019-20 season.
Frances was joined on the All-Conference Team by Clement Charmasson (UCF), Johnny Travale (UCF), Clay Amlung (Cincinnati), Sam Jean (Cincinnati), A.J. Beechler (East Carolina), Albin Bergstrom (USF), Luke Gifford (USF), Noah Goodwin (SMU), Mac Meissner (SMU), Ollie Osborne (SMU) and Marcus Wochner (Wichita State).
Goodwin was named the league's Player of the Year, while SMU's Nathan Petronzio was honored as Freshman of the Year. USF's Steve Bradley was recognized as The American Coach of the Year.
ABOUT ALEXANDER FRANCES
This season, Frances leads the Cougars with a 72.55 scoring average and 10 rounds of par or better, including three in the 60s.
The Stege, Denmark, native has posted five Top-20 finishes in the seven tournaments in which he has competed, including a season-best fifth place showing at the Border Olympics, thanks to First and Final Round 70s.
Frances tied for 16th at the Valspar Collegiate Invitational with a score of 1-under 212 after shooting 70-69 in the final two rounds. That tournament is annually one of the nation's premier collegiate events.
Frances tied for ninth at the Cougars' own Bayou City Collegiate Classic at Westwood Golf Club with a score of 4-under 212. He opened and closed the 54-hole tournament with 70s.
In the Cougars' most recent action, Frances opened the Aggie Invitational with a season-low 67 and tied for 12th at 218.
UP NEXT
Frances and the Cougars will learn their postseason fate during the NCAA Selection Show, starting at 1 p.m., Wednesday on GOLF Channel.
The 2021 NCAA Regionals will be held May 17-19 at one of six sites across the country: The Sagamore Club (hosted by Ball State, Noblesville, Ind.); Seminole Legacy Golf Club (hosted by Florida State, Tallahassee, Fla.); Championship Course at UNM (hosted by New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.); Karsten Creek Golf Club (hosted by Oklahoma State, Stillwater, Okla.); Golf Club of Tennessee (hosted by Vanderbilt, Kingston Springs, Tenn.) and Tumble Creek Golf & Country Club (hosted by Washington, Cle Elum, Wash.)
The low five teams and the low individual not from those teams at each NCAA Regional site will compete at the NCAA Championships, set for May 28-June 2 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Frances was a unanimous selection to the postseason squad. He is a three-time member of The American All-Academic Team and was selected as a Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar following the 2019-20 season.
Frances was joined on the All-Conference Team by Clement Charmasson (UCF), Johnny Travale (UCF), Clay Amlung (Cincinnati), Sam Jean (Cincinnati), A.J. Beechler (East Carolina), Albin Bergstrom (USF), Luke Gifford (USF), Noah Goodwin (SMU), Mac Meissner (SMU), Ollie Osborne (SMU) and Marcus Wochner (Wichita State).
Goodwin was named the league's Player of the Year, while SMU's Nathan Petronzio was honored as Freshman of the Year. USF's Steve Bradley was recognized as The American Coach of the Year.
ABOUT ALEXANDER FRANCES
This season, Frances leads the Cougars with a 72.55 scoring average and 10 rounds of par or better, including three in the 60s.
The Stege, Denmark, native has posted five Top-20 finishes in the seven tournaments in which he has competed, including a season-best fifth place showing at the Border Olympics, thanks to First and Final Round 70s.
Frances tied for 16th at the Valspar Collegiate Invitational with a score of 1-under 212 after shooting 70-69 in the final two rounds. That tournament is annually one of the nation's premier collegiate events.
Frances tied for ninth at the Cougars' own Bayou City Collegiate Classic at Westwood Golf Club with a score of 4-under 212. He opened and closed the 54-hole tournament with 70s.
In the Cougars' most recent action, Frances opened the Aggie Invitational with a season-low 67 and tied for 12th at 218.
UP NEXT
Frances and the Cougars will learn their postseason fate during the NCAA Selection Show, starting at 1 p.m., Wednesday on GOLF Channel.
The 2021 NCAA Regionals will be held May 17-19 at one of six sites across the country: The Sagamore Club (hosted by Ball State, Noblesville, Ind.); Seminole Legacy Golf Club (hosted by Florida State, Tallahassee, Fla.); Championship Course at UNM (hosted by New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.); Karsten Creek Golf Club (hosted by Oklahoma State, Stillwater, Okla.); Golf Club of Tennessee (hosted by Vanderbilt, Kingston Springs, Tenn.) and Tumble Creek Golf & Country Club (hosted by Washington, Cle Elum, Wash.)
The low five teams and the low individual not from those teams at each NCAA Regional site will compete at the NCAA Championships, set for May 28-June 2 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
JOIN PROJECT 17
Fans are invited to join Project 17 to support Houston Men's Golf. Project members provide financial support directly to Houston Men's Golf for needs beyond the program's operating budget.
For information about Project 17 or to join, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMGolf on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMGolf. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarmgolf.
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